Prepare against Akshaya Sathi
WCM · India · World #22,170 classical · FIDE ID 25130340
When preparing against Akshaya Sathi, expect 1.e4 in 32% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (30% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzovich-Larsen attack as White, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 294 games by Akshaya Sathi, covering Dec 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Akshaya Sathi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Akshaya Sathi before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,040 | 2,053 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,892 | 1,892 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,770 | 1,787 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 294 | 84 | 26 | 184 | 28.6% |
| As White | 148 | 43 | 12 | 93 | 29.1% |
| As Black | 146 | 41 | 14 | 91 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Akshaya Sathi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Akshaya Sathi's side.
First moves as White (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 32.0% | 42.6% |
| Nf3 | 37 | 25.2% | 29.7% |
| d4 | 23 | 15.6% | 28.3% |
| b3 | 17 | 11.6% | 26.5% |
| c4 | 16 | 10.9% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 42.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Sathi usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Sathi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Sathi usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 29.7% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Sathi usually continues g3 (36.4% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Sathi usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Sathi usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 30.2% | 26.3% |
| e5 | 13 | 20.6% | 34.6% |
| g6 | 9 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 9 | 14.3% | 27.8% |
| e6 | 6 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 68.5% | 39.2% |
| d5 | 13 | 24.1% | 38.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Akshaya Sathi's chess games
All 294 games by Akshaya Sathi in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - Sep 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 84 wins, 26 draws, 184 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 21 | 6/2/13 | 28.6% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 17 | 4/1/12 | 23.5% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E09 | Catalan | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Anastasiia Hnatyshyn | 2,465 | Titled Tue 11th Aug 2026 | A00 |
| Aug 2026 | Bence Pribelszky | 2,366 | Titled Tue 4th Aug 2026 | A01 |
| Jul 2026 | Ian Ocampos | 2,325 | Titled Tue 28th Jul 2026 | C67 |
| Oct 2025 | Sakithyan Yoganathan | 2,297 | Titled Tue | A05 |
| Dec 2024 | Nithin Babu | 2,282 | 15th KIIT Cat A Open | C79 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 139 | 43 | 2,010 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 62 | 16 | 1,975 |
| World Youth Girls U16 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,993 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,980 |
| Asian Junior Girls 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,111 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,002 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 1 | 1,853 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,830 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Akshaya Sathi's chess games?
294 games by Akshaya Sathi, from Dec 2021 to Sep 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Akshaya Sathi has played.
What does Akshaya Sathi play on the first move as White?
Across 147 games with White in our database, Akshaya Sathi opens with 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Akshaya Sathi answers 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games).
What openings does Akshaya Sathi play as White?
As White, Akshaya Sathi's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (17 games, 23.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 148 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Akshaya Sathi play as Black?
As Black, Akshaya Sathi most often plays: English Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 146 games.
What is Akshaya Sathi's FIDE rating?
Akshaya Sathi is currently rated 2,040 in classical chess, 1,892 in rapid and 1,770 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,053 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Akshaya Sathi played?
Our database contains 294 games by Akshaya Sathi, covering Dec 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 26 draws, 184 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Akshaya Sathi?
294 games by Akshaya Sathi reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.